NSW Labor have vowed to provide over $660,000 to Kiama Council for emergency road repairs and invest $30,000 to upgrade Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club if elected in the State election on 25 March.

The Labor promise to road repairs will see Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven City Councils benefit from $6.3 million – in addition to the State Government’s pothole funding – dedicated to fixing roads compromised by floods and bushfires.

Shellharbour Council will receive $1,076,220, Kiama Council $663,050 and Shoalhaven City Council $4,567,133.

Shadow Minister for Roads, John Graham MLC, says, “Labor is committed to supporting Councils to fix the local roads that people use every day to get to work, get the kids to school or get to medical appointments.”

Kiama’s Labor candidate, Katelin McInerney, says the Kiama Downs SLSC funding will upgrade their amenities and radio room.

“Growing up by the beach in Kiama Downs I was always grateful for the work our local surf life savers did over summer to look after us.

“This funding will mean that our amazing local Surf Life Saving volunteers are supported into the future and have the facilities they need to keep protecting locals and visitors on our beaches."

Her commitment comes with NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns announcing that if they win government they would increase funding to Surf Life Saving NSW by $23 million over the next four years. 

The yearly increase of $5.75 million would deliver extra equipment and communication upgrades, and include emergency response beacons.